Development Chemist

As the Development Chemist you will be responsible for leading the development of a suite of novel PGM (Platinum Group Metal) recycling processes.

Your responsibilities:

· Demonstrate high EHS standards and behavior's for yourself and your co-workers and ensure work is carried out in-line with appropriate risk assessments.

· Evaluate novel hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical technologies for the pre-treatment and recovery of precious metals from secondary sources.

· Ability to plan and schedule the required work, generating and interpreting data for assessment of project progress / KPI evaluation, and ensuring regular feedback to stakeholders on progress.

· Be responsible for the delivery of investigations and trials at lab, pilot and plant scale to provide proof-of-concept and scale-up information for the design of new processes.

· Contribute to technology transfer between the development and engineering teams at sites in the UK, Germany and Singapore.

· Degree level qualification in chemistry or a relevant scientific subject with demonstrable development experience or experience in a relevant research and development role.

· Knowledge of hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical separation and purification techniques and knowledge of inorganic chemistry

· Excellent project management skills and an ability to work in an environment that necessitates an agile approach to project delivery.

· Highly effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships

· Be self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to technical detail.

Pulled from the full job description

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance, We offer a competitive compensation commensurate with experience along with a strong career path. 25 days annual leave and a Monday - Friday day working pattern. BUPA private medical care and bonus scheme.